Saturday, November 27, 2010
Bucket list and work plan Pt 2 Books and Reviews
Book reviews have been moved to a page of their own to make things easier to find
Friday, November 26, 2010
AHOY FELLOW NEWBIE!! Links, list and other good stuff
If your new to sailing as I am, you already know you have a lot to learn same as I do. This page is my personal experiences in that area, on the proverbial shoe string budget for those on this journey.
If your a woman don't let the Bubba types or those who would rain on your parade talk you out of it if this is what you really want to do. For every "bubba " type or "dream stomper" there are a lot more who are supportive of newbies with a dream. Many had done this same as we do on a budget. So go for it and live your dream same as I am.
Read Captain Pauley's page on Restoration of an old fiberglass hull.
"It's about knowing it is yours and that you will get it done that counts.
Pity the poor rich man who will never have the satisfaction of knowing how it feels to have accomplished a long sought after and hard won dream."
My comment on Cat Pauley's web site in response to ;
"Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing"
I have found a lot of good solid support and advice in various online places.
Some of the groups are kind of quiet during the off season. Don't let that throw you , It gets busy off and on and during the sail season. It's a free education. from folks who, many of which have forgotten more them many of us will ever know.
What I do when I see a term or expression that is not familiar to me I do a search on it,. WIKI is a great tool i over use! Some times I type in the term I need and add sail or boat to it to get great results.
Yahoo groups I belong to that are NEWBIE and arm chair sailing friendly
LowCostVoyaging
Electric Boats
Ham Group
I am not a Ham but for radio advice you can go wrong in here.
Junk rig
Not for every one but if your into alternative sails rigging set ups IMHO this is definitely the way to go. Eventually I will have a junk rig.
LiveAboards
One step at a time, I am getting there.
Low Cost Voyaging.
If your not made of money or just like being frugal this is the place to do your thing in a sail boat and not pay through the nose to do it!!
PD Racer
A great little sail boat you can make fairly cheap to get you started.
Sailing Online
Short handed Sailing
Single Sailing
Women Sailing
I' m not 100 percent sure if this group is still active or not, I applied to join a while back and still have a pending status.
World Cruising
COOKING and Provisions on Board
Capt Pauleys
Technical Yahoo Groups I may or may not have posted at.
SeaClear Mapping A navigation software yahoo group.
Links
Will be adding to this as time allows.
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INFO Resources
Captain Pauley
Duckworks
Practical Sailor
Fore deck sail bags instructions see images at top of page.
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SUPPLIES and REPAIR
I list these since I have either seen the sites recommended on the places I have searched or in groups. I do not imply or endorse purchase from these sites. They are listed for convenience of locating materials and equipment related to sailing.
Sail Repair
Sail cleaning, I Googled sail cleaning Dacron and got so many really good links it took me a while to read them all. Much less to even think abut listing them all. The ones by people who know wast they are talking about all pretty much l say the same thing so yup will see the pattern.
Just remember each sail boat/ yacht is a bit different so you have to take this into consideration.
This You tube channel has a LOT of very good instructional videos.
They have a LOT of information so viewing them several times to get it all is what needs to be done at least that is what I had to do.
Video about head sails and its different names.
If all the different terms about the various sails in front of the mast is as confusing to you as it was to me, this will help.
Singlehanding hoisting and lowering a spinnaker with a sock.
Boomjack boomvang
Different channel
Tying a bowline: the rabbit and the tree
If you will type in sailing lessons on the youtube search you will find a large amount of really good instructional videos for beginner and advanced level.
expert village has lot of short instructional clips which are nice since they do not over load you with information.
Lighting
Anchor lights
http://www.bebi-electronics.com/owl.html
If your a woman don't let the Bubba types or those who would rain on your parade talk you out of it if this is what you really want to do. For every "bubba " type or "dream stomper" there are a lot more who are supportive of newbies with a dream. Many had done this same as we do on a budget. So go for it and live your dream same as I am.
Read Captain Pauley's page on Restoration of an old fiberglass hull.
"It's about knowing it is yours and that you will get it done that counts.
Pity the poor rich man who will never have the satisfaction of knowing how it feels to have accomplished a long sought after and hard won dream."
My comment on Cat Pauley's web site in response to ;
"Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing"
I have found a lot of good solid support and advice in various online places.
Some of the groups are kind of quiet during the off season. Don't let that throw you , It gets busy off and on and during the sail season. It's a free education. from folks who, many of which have forgotten more them many of us will ever know.
What I do when I see a term or expression that is not familiar to me I do a search on it,. WIKI is a great tool i over use! Some times I type in the term I need and add sail or boat to it to get great results.
Yahoo groups I belong to that are NEWBIE and arm chair sailing friendly
LowCostVoyaging
Electric Boats
Ham Group
I am not a Ham but for radio advice you can go wrong in here.
Junk rig
Not for every one but if your into alternative sails rigging set ups IMHO this is definitely the way to go. Eventually I will have a junk rig.
LiveAboards
One step at a time, I am getting there.
Low Cost Voyaging.
If your not made of money or just like being frugal this is the place to do your thing in a sail boat and not pay through the nose to do it!!
PD Racer
A great little sail boat you can make fairly cheap to get you started.
Sailing Online
Short handed Sailing
Single Sailing
Women Sailing
I' m not 100 percent sure if this group is still active or not, I applied to join a while back and still have a pending status.
World Cruising
COOKING and Provisions on Board
Capt Pauleys
Technical Yahoo Groups I may or may not have posted at.
SeaClear Mapping A navigation software yahoo group.
Links
Will be adding to this as time allows.
************************************************************************
INFO Resources
Captain Pauley
Duckworks
Practical Sailor
Fore deck sail bags instructions see images at top of page.
*****************************************************************************
SUPPLIES and REPAIR
I list these since I have either seen the sites recommended on the places I have searched or in groups. I do not imply or endorse purchase from these sites. They are listed for convenience of locating materials and equipment related to sailing.
Sail Repair
Sail cleaning, I Googled sail cleaning Dacron and got so many really good links it took me a while to read them all. Much less to even think abut listing them all. The ones by people who know wast they are talking about all pretty much l say the same thing so yup will see the pattern.
You tube Videos for newbies
Just remember each sail boat/ yacht is a bit different so you have to take this into consideration.
This You tube channel has a LOT of very good instructional videos.
They have a LOT of information so viewing them several times to get it all is what needs to be done at least that is what I had to do.
Video about head sails and its different names.
If all the different terms about the various sails in front of the mast is as confusing to you as it was to me, this will help.
Singlehanding hoisting and lowering a spinnaker with a sock.
Boomjack boomvang
Different channel
Tying a bowline: the rabbit and the tree
If you will type in sailing lessons on the youtube search you will find a large amount of really good instructional videos for beginner and advanced level.
expert village has lot of short instructional clips which are nice since they do not over load you with information.
Lighting
Anchor lights
http://www.bebi-electronics.com/owl.html
Monday, November 22, 2010
Buying a boat
Providence has smiled up me in the form of funds to purchase a real boat. Yes, The Toy is still going to be finished. It is not canceled. It is just on on hold! I spotted a 22 ft Venture by MacGregor close enough to commute. We went to look at it this week end.
I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the video we took onto my system, Its just not happening but here are some pics. She has every thing except the halyards and stern and bow navigation lights which I had already bought for The Toy. Not bad for 1000.00 especially when you include trailer. Boat trailers around here bring a premium price if they are in any kind of half way decent condition.
The rest of the inside needs a good scraping, sanding, painting and scrubbing, She has a TINY sink opposite the table. I am talking so small I have dinner plates as large as this sink. LOL
Am going to have to put something in place for the camping stove. I'm thinking a drop down shelf by the sink would work. Have to design a gimble for it.
She comes with a mainsail, and 3 jibs all in good condition. I took a video pic of them but alas, still have not got it uploaded to computer. The mainsail is yellow and black stripe the color of which I'm not that wild about, but what the heck I can live with it. It has one small hole close to the foot. It is about as large around as my thumb. so that is easily fixable. The jibs are all white, 90, 120 and 150 sq ft if memory serves and other then needing a good cleaning they are solid. No sign of wear or fraying on any of the sails. Tracking cars look good on mainsail.
The REALLY GREAT NEWS is I found a couple of marinas that rents slips on a month to month basis at the lake I'm planning on putting her on.
More pics:
The work to be done aka Blister factory.
Ordered Zap and plenty of scrubbers to start cleaning as soon as it is delivered.
Have been trying to decide what to name her. Intuition is a good name so for now I'll stick with that.
I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the video we took onto my system, Its just not happening but here are some pics. She has every thing except the halyards and stern and bow navigation lights which I had already bought for The Toy. Not bad for 1000.00 especially when you include trailer. Boat trailers around here bring a premium price if they are in any kind of half way decent condition.
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| Needs a good scrubbing, bottom paint and a basic face lift but the hull is solid and there are no soft spots in the deck |
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| The pretty part of the inside. I'm thinking a thin set of railed shelves or monkey hammock would fit under the seat line for more storage. |
The rest of the inside needs a good scraping, sanding, painting and scrubbing, She has a TINY sink opposite the table. I am talking so small I have dinner plates as large as this sink. LOL
Am going to have to put something in place for the camping stove. I'm thinking a drop down shelf by the sink would work. Have to design a gimble for it.
She comes with a mainsail, and 3 jibs all in good condition. I took a video pic of them but alas, still have not got it uploaded to computer. The mainsail is yellow and black stripe the color of which I'm not that wild about, but what the heck I can live with it. It has one small hole close to the foot. It is about as large around as my thumb. so that is easily fixable. The jibs are all white, 90, 120 and 150 sq ft if memory serves and other then needing a good cleaning they are solid. No sign of wear or fraying on any of the sails. Tracking cars look good on mainsail.
The REALLY GREAT NEWS is I found a couple of marinas that rents slips on a month to month basis at the lake I'm planning on putting her on.
More pics:
The work to be done aka Blister factory.
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| Star board side of under cock pit area. |
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| Two batteries although I suspect they will need replacing |
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| Can't see it very well but the line is attached to an anchor. |
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| Starboard area under cockpit. |
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| Area under v berth hatch. It is going to be interesting to see if a full sized adult fits in this. My money says the short straw gets the V berth when I have company. When I am alone I figure it will make great storage if it turns out to be as small as it looks. |
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| Midship area under cockpit |
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| Bow Hatch from inside |
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| More of under cock pit area. |
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| More of under cock pit area. |
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| More of under cock pit area. |
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| Inside bow shot |
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| Inside bow area. |
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| The one area that needs fiberglass work |
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| Port side of cabin |
Ordered Zap and plenty of scrubbers to start cleaning as soon as it is delivered.
Have been trying to decide what to name her. Intuition is a good name so for now I'll stick with that.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
To all who would rain on my parade
I have debated doing this page for a while, It's not going to stop eating at me until I do so here goes......
Please click on this you tube presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_NjJk9gM4.
Happy Sailing
Please click on this you tube presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_NjJk9gM4.
Happy Sailing
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Life Happens
It seems I am gong to be buying a boat sooner then I had anticipated. I have been searching and found a few that look doable. Had planned on going to look at them this week but life happens. it seems my plans have gotten delayed. The Toy is still in the works. Its getting colder so space for fire wood in the house means it has to be moved out side . Life happens. I am not giving up on The Toy even after I find my "real boat" since it will make a great goofing off craft for inland waters.
Not much else to say, except that I am seriously considering doing a blog about local issues that contribute to this town being what it is.
Not much else to say, except that I am seriously considering doing a blog about local issues that contribute to this town being what it is.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
In The Back of My Mind
In the back of my mind, I keep thinking a person can use this same technic to make a blue water worthy cat. I'm planning on doing hull number 2 from the out side in. This plan is doable for a smaller boats. In Oklahoma any thing HAS to be licensed. In other states such as Texas if you run a 14 foot or less boat it does not have to be registered. My original idea was a cloth or fiber glass hull covering and it would work.
For the second hull, since I have decided to go with the wood hull and since I will have the dimensions figured out for that from covering this hull, I am going to simply build the hull and fill it in with the recycled bottles and Styrofoam, then fill in the small voids between bottle and foam with the canned foam to hold it all together. It also eliminates the original 3/4 " PVC frame used in hull #1.
In a blue water boat, my thought is find a basic wood or fiber glass hull design that accommodates this much flotation and fill the portion you want to fill as float with the same materials. An alternate idea is simply line the hulls with a layer of the recycled materials and cover it with perhaps wood or fiberglass.
If a person did not want to go that route, making this same pattern thicker in circumference should work although I have no idea of what to suggest as far as measurements go. For that information I would look to see what other proven designs do and emulate that.
Happy Sailing
For the second hull, since I have decided to go with the wood hull and since I will have the dimensions figured out for that from covering this hull, I am going to simply build the hull and fill it in with the recycled bottles and Styrofoam, then fill in the small voids between bottle and foam with the canned foam to hold it all together. It also eliminates the original 3/4 " PVC frame used in hull #1.
In a blue water boat, my thought is find a basic wood or fiber glass hull design that accommodates this much flotation and fill the portion you want to fill as float with the same materials. An alternate idea is simply line the hulls with a layer of the recycled materials and cover it with perhaps wood or fiberglass.
If a person did not want to go that route, making this same pattern thicker in circumference should work although I have no idea of what to suggest as far as measurements go. For that information I would look to see what other proven designs do and emulate that.
Happy Sailing
ATTENTION ALL LADIES!!!!!!! and other news about The Toy
While cruising the sporting good section I came across something that had me smiling so hard I thought my face would crack and it is JUST for girls!!!!!!
ALL I am going to say is click on the link and look for your self and remember, out of all the male recovered man over board victims many of the men had their fly open so DO NOT use this at the stern!!!!!!!!
The Toy is progressing. I am making final decisions on the wood covering of hull 1. After I figure out exactly how deep I want to make this and how I am going to adjust things, I'll post an update.
ALL I am going to say is click on the link and look for your self and remember, out of all the male recovered man over board victims many of the men had their fly open so DO NOT use this at the stern!!!!!!!!
The Toy is progressing. I am making final decisions on the wood covering of hull 1. After I figure out exactly how deep I want to make this and how I am going to adjust things, I'll post an update.
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